A Patient Has Been Taking Warfarin [Coumadin] for Atrial Fibrillation

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking warfarin [Coumadin] for atrial fibrillation. The provider has ordered dabigatran etexilate [Pradaxa] to replace the warfarin. The nurse teaches the patient about the change in drug regimen. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I may need to adjust the dose of dabigatran after weaning off the warfarin."
• B) "I should continue to take the warfarin after beginning the dabigatran until my INR is greater than 3."
• C) "I should stop taking the warfarin 3 days before starting the dabigatran."
• D) "I will stop taking the warfarin and will start taking the dabigatran when my INR is less than 2."

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